Sign up for the 2025 Summer Challenge: Wild Summer

  This year's Read, Discuss, Do Summer Challenge: WILD SUMMER officially kicks off on June 2 and goes until August 11! This is a free reading challenge that pairs books with summer fun! Find all the information you need plus a bonus book list in this post , or sign up via this form . Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss any of the weekly emails.  Week One: Bears  - Our special guest Bear shares some of his beary favorite books and activity ideas to help you have a beary great bookish (and bearish) summer. Week Two: Elephants - Our big guest shares some of her favorite books and ideas to help you make a big splash this summer.

Booksgiving: Books to celebrate giving and gratitude

In the U.S., Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s a time to take stock of all the blessings in your life and express thanks and, for a lot of people, to give a little something back. In our book list today, we’re featuring books that celebrate not just gratitude, but also giving and sharing in your community. We hope these books encourage you to reach out to family, neighbors, and strangers in the coming weeks (and throughout the year).

Check out the list (with discussion and activity ideas)!

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